4560 Mental Hlth Svcs Ovrst and Acntblty Comm
Program Descriptions

15 - MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY COMMISSION

The MHSOAC was established to provide oversight and accountability for the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), Adult and Older Adult System of Care Act and Children's Mental Health Services Act. The MHSOAC's primary roles include: (1) provide oversight, review, accountability, and evaluation of projects and programs supported with MHSA funds, (2) ensure that services provided pursuant to the MHSA are cost-effective and in accordance with recommended best practices, (3) provide oversight and accountability of the public community mental health system, (4) review and approve county Innovation Program and Expenditure Plans, and (5) provide counties technical assistance in MHSA program plan development and to accomplish the purposes of the MHSA. The MHSOAC also advises the Governor and the Legislature regarding state actions to improve care and services for people with mental illness.